Marli
Marli is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pleasant wood, boundary wood, or rebellious/beloved (when derived from Mary).
Origin and history
Marli is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Marley or Marly, derived either from an English place name or as a blend/diminutive of names like Marilyn or Margaret. It has gained popularity in the U.S. as an approachable, contemporary feminine name. Recent Social Security Administration data shows a modest rise in usage, placing it around rank 1500 for female births in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,841 babies in the United States have been named Marli since 1880. It ranks #3327 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1513.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26 %)
- CA (13 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- GA (9 %)
- LA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 289 |
| 2000-2010 | 775 |
| 2010-2019 | 946 |
| 2020-2029 | 590 |
Fun facts
- Marli offers a creative alternative spelling to Marley, which originally stems from Old English place names meaning 'marsh wood' or 'pleasant wood'.
- While historically rare, the name Marli has seen increased adoption in the U.S. during the 2020s.